1967 Bsa A65 MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for A65 models manufactured in 1967, based on 341 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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The 1967 Bsa A65 has an MOT pass rate of 92.7% based on 341 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 17,391 miles on the odometer. With a 7.3% failure rate, the 1967 A65 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1967 Bsa A65 is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 0.3% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50.
Top failures specific to 1967 models only. The overall A65 page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 0.3% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 17,391 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 0.17 | 0.3% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1967 Bsa A65 has an MOT pass rate of 92.7% based on 341 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 17,391 miles on the odometer. With a 7.3% failure rate, the 1967 A65 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1967 Bsa A65, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 17,391 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.3% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1967 Bsa A65 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.